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Stretching is the activity of gradually applying tensile force to lengthen, strengthen, and lubricate muscles, often performed in anticipation of physical exertion and to increase the range of motion within a joint. Stretching is an especially important accompaniment to activities that emphasize controlled muscular str... more at Wikipedia
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Back Pain | 532 |
85% |
| Sciatica | 145 |
79% |
| Fibromyalgia | 26 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 10 |
100% |
| Sports Injuries | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (767
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Stretching Reviews
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Works but depends on what stretches I use
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When I went to sports physical therapy, it was helping, but getting very expensive.
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Helps to stretch in bed before I get out.
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i should do more b/c it does help.
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Stretch a little every day, after a hot shower is best time.
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Yoga!
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try to strech every day
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decreases muscle spasms and cramping
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Working out helped.
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helps especially if I sit too long
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Not sitting for long periods.Although now back at work opportunity to get up and stretch every 30 mins not viable
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I notice it helps. So I try to do the little yoga I can.
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This is a daily routine. Takes two hours of stretching just to get out of bed in the AM
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The stretching seems to help in the short term. The only real help with the pain comes from powerful narcotics, and I refuse to be "doped up". I will just endure the pain
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Must do this several times a day.
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Stretching
Stretching seems to cause cramps in my feet. [More] -
Stretching
I do stretches and it helps my legs. I'm still working a desk job and alot of times i will sit at my desk and stretch my legs, feet ankles what ever i... [More] -
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i think i would like the stretching to be elastic... [More] -
Stretching??
Yes, good stretch is nice. I hate it when I go to far and accidentally crack something! [More] -
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I did lots of stretching last night and today i seem to feel so much worse - sitting over a computer all day does not help but i thought the whole poi... [More]
